Craigslist, odd jobs help make ends meet

Desperate to find employment, some local residents are
getting creative; posting on Craigslist with offers to do
almost anything.

For months, Kathryn Bruce has been looking for a full time
job, but after getting no response she decided to post in
the services category on Craigslist.

Bruce says she offers her time to do laundry,
filing, babysitting, or whatever. And she's been finding a
lot of work, "For the most part (work has come from)
people who are really, crazy busy and have the money, but
not the time."

Bruce says she's mostly had positive responses, but she
warns that because she's posting on Craigslist, there are
always a few vulgar offers, "I did get an offer from, a
gentleman, for $1,000 to spend some time with him" she
said, "You just have to be careful, and thankfully I've
been able to pick and choose."

Bruce's husband says he's glad she can now help with the
bills and she says it's been a positive experience
overall.